Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who received her begin on “American Idol,” died on Thursday at 47 years previous, her consultant confirmed to CBS Information.
“Presently, we have no idea the reason for dying or any additional particulars,” her rep advised CBS Information, including the singer was discovered useless in her house.
“We ask on your prayers for her household and close-knit circle of pals throughout this extremely tough time,” the rep stated.
Statements posted on her social media pages stated, “Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and reality to individuals dealing with life’s challenges all around the globe,” and her personal phrases say it finest.
“I am already house
You have to lay it down
‘trigger Jesus holds me now—
And I’m not alone”
Mandisa was born Mandisa Lynn Hundley in 1976 in Sacramento, California. She sang in her church and studied vocal efficiency at American River Faculty and later Fisk College in Nashville. She positioned ninth on Season 5 of the favored singing competitors present “American Idol,” and after her elimination, pursued a profession in Christian Music and wrote extensively about her religion in her memoir and music. She went on to turn out to be one of many handful of American Idol alumni to win Grammys. Different notable winners embrace Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson.
She received Greatest Modern Christian Music Album in 2014 for her album “Overcomer“. Mandisa garnered 5 nominations, together with Greatest Pop/Modern Gospel Album in 2007 and 2009.
Cecilio Padilla contributed reporting.
